1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Pluriel and 1999 Ford Focus were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 194 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Focus (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Pluriel | 1999 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Pluriel | Focus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |